A recent filing reveals that Astro Orbiter, the 50-year-old attraction Walt Disney World Resort dismantled earlier this year, is gearing up to make a comeback at Magic Kingdom Park. Here’s everything we know. A Timeless Attraction The Astro Orbiter has long been a signature piece of the Tomorrowland skyline. First opening as “Star Jets” in 1974, the spinning ride quickly ...

If you’ve ever sat down with a snack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom thinking you’d enjoy a peaceful break—think again. There’s a group of pint-sized thieves causing mischief in broad daylight, and they’re not cast members in costume. They’re real-life squirrel bandits, and they’ve been caught red-handed (or red-pawed?) on camera, stealing food straight from unsuspecting guests. In a viral TikTok ...

Here’s everything good, and everything bad, about Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Related: Disneyland Ride Closures Jump to 11 in April, Some Attractions Now Offline Indefinitely While guests can choose from several Disney parks, Magic Kingdom remains the most iconic and popular for several reasons. Sure, there are boatloads of fun to be had at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom, ...

For years, Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade has dazzled guests at the Magic Kingdom, bringing beloved characters and timeless Disney stories to life. But what if the parade you’ve loved for so long is no longer the spectacle it once was? Imagine a vibrant procession now plagued with missing floats, malfunctioning elements, and a dramatic reduction in performers. What has ...

After 44 years of thrilling Walt Disney World Resort guests, one of Magic Kingdom’s classic attractions is finally getting a major overhaul. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad—the beloved Old West roller coaster that has long been a staple of Frontierland—is currently undergoing a massive transformation. The End of an Era for Frontierland In recent years, Walt Disney World Resort has made ...

Disney World guests are showing they mean business as another operational change hits Magic Kingdom Park. As the calendar moves through 2025, an exciting year is unfolding for theme park fans, especially in Central Florida. Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to debut its ambitious new park, Epic Universe, in just over a month, setting the stage for a thrilling new ...

In a bizarre and unsettling turn of events, one of the Magic Kingdom‘s most beloved attractions, the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, had to shut down after a guest caused a biohazard inside the ride. The century-old ride was temporarily closed as Walt Disney World Resort cast members worked to clean up the poop mess left behind. The Prince Charming Regal ...

A classic Magic Kingdom ride will be getting a big upgrade. Related: Disney World Expands in Orlando, Nearly $20 Million Spent on New Location Disney has exciting plans for the Walt Disney World Resort, with several expansions, overhauls, and renovations starting in 2025. This includes a big new update to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, with Disney recently announcing the ...

A significant transformation is underway at Walt Disney World Resort, marking the end of an era for Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. After 53 years of welcoming guests with its iconic Wild West charm, the area is undergoing major changes that will reshape the park’s beloved past. The overhaul includes the year-long transformation of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster. According ...

Every die-hard Disney World fan has that one ride; it’s not the most popular or a thrill ride, but every time they walk into a park, they must ride it. Perhaps at EPCOT, it’s Spaceship Earth or Journey into Imagination with Figment. At Hollywood Studios, it was probably Muppet Vision 3D (sorry for your loss). Maybe at Animal Kingdom, it’s ...